Event Highlight: Milwaukee Pallium Lecture Series

Regular readers of AmP will have noticed this BlogAds advertisement:

"Join Archbishop Timothy Dolan of Milwaukee as he hosts Archbishop Charles Chaput, Colleen Carroll Campbell, and Michael & Jana Novak."

The Pallium Lecture Series was begun in 2003, initiated by Abp. of Milwaukee Timothy Dolan. The 2007 Lectures can be heard online here.

This is a fantastic free opportunity. Here's a bit more information:

"In preparation for World Youth Day 2008, to be held in Sydney, Australia, Archbishop Timothy Dolan has decided the 2008 Pallium Lecture Series will focus on the need to inspire our youth with the power of faith."

You can learn more about the series in the press release or flyer (PDF).

There will be three lectures this year, held on the Alverno College Campus at 7pm.

The first one on Thursday, March 6, presented by Archbishop of Denver Charles Chaput:

Catechesis That Impacts the Public Square

The kind of catechesis that will transform American public life has little to do with good technique, persuasive vocabulary or an appealing personal style – though these are wonderful things. The only effective Catholic catechesis will flow from our personal witness, personal zeal and personal suffering for the Gospel and the Church. Real discipleship has a cost. If we’re not willing to accept the cost of discipleship -- each and every one of us -- then nothing else will work.

Colleen Carrroll Campbell will speak on April 10. Michael and Jana Novak on May 8. Mark your calendar!

And my special note of gratitude to the Archdiocese of Milwaukee for using AmP to spread the good word.